Jack Thomson Hamren

Our beloved son and brother Jack Thomson Hamren died in an accident in the early morning of Monday November 30th. Speaking about and remembering Jack is one way we are able to keep his spirit ever with us, so we kindly ask that you share your favorite memories with Jack here. We are working to chronicle the...  see moreOur beloved son and brother Jack Thomson Hamren died in an accident in the early morning of Monday November 30th. Speaking about and remembering Jack is one way we are able to keep his spirit ever with us, so we kindly ask that you share your favorite memories with Jack here. We are working to chronicle the many rich and joyous moments we all shared with this beautiful, sensitive, courageous man. We will cherish your words and your stories and share them with future generations of Hamrens, Thomsons, and Shores so that he is forever known by those who will not have the chance to meet our Jack. 


We intend to hold a memorial for Jack in late April, 2021, on Muir Beach, circumstances allowing. Jack and his dog Karl visited Muir Beach frequently. It was a special place for Jack and one that brought great joy as he watched his sweet dog Karl race up and down the beach, leaping, hopping and loving! Jack visited with joy the headlands, Crissy Field, the Presidio and the many glorious open spaces of the Bay Area.

 Jack was born in San Francisco, CA and attended Marin Country Day School. He graduated from Suffield Academy and Colorado College where he majored in economics and further developed his love of technology and entrepreneurship. He lived primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area working in technology sales and product development. He loved working with new technologies and had incredible energy, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. He also spent time living and working in Jackson, WY and Seattle, WA.   Jack was a lifelong skier and he loved hiking, golf, and anything and everything in the outdoors.   Jack is survived by his mother Virginia Thomson of Mill Valley, CA, sister Josy Hamren Shore (Andrew) of New York, NY, sister Georgia Hamren of Jackson, WY, father Jon Hamren (Liz) of Medina, WA, sister Kate Hamren and brother Jonathan Hamren.     Jack was a true animal whisperer, adored by dogs, horses, cats… but particularly loved dogs. We have therefore set up a fund at Berkeley Humane in Jack's honor and invite you to make a contribution in his memory. https://berkeleyhumane.org/donations/in-memory-of-jack The fund will be used to care for dogs that have been rejected by other homes and shelters, just as Jack would have done himself.
 
 Thank you so much.
 The Thomsons, Hamrens, and Shores